THE leader of Ealing Council has added his support to a campaign to get more recognition for the founder of Marshall Amps, who had his first shop in Hanwell.

Jim Marshall, now 87, set up his first two shops in Uxbridge Road during the early 1960s before the iconic amplifiers propelled him and his brand to worldwide fame. And Hanwell man Andrew McRobbie is currently campaigning to create more awareness for the area's links to the musical legend.

Council leader Julian Bell said: “I'm keen to lend support to this project which helps commemorate the musical history of Hanwell.

“It is wonderful to remember the rich tapestry of what makes a community what it is, and the fact that such a iconic company like Marshall Amps had its roots here has no doubt shaped Hanwell and Ealing, into what it is today. It's also great to see the local traders and residents come together to celebrate this proud history which will also bond them and hopefully create an even stronger community spirit."

Following the Gazette's article Mr Robbie's campaign last week, he said he received a flood of emails of local musicians wanting to help.